Shillong, Jun 26: Achura CC became the champions of the inaugural South West Garo Hills District Cricket League by soundly defeating Prodigies in the final in Ampati on Wednesday.
Made to bat first after losing the toss, Achura posted 239/8 in their allotted 30 overs and they were then able to dismiss the opposition for 126 in 25.2 overs.
The tournament was organised by the South West Garo Hills District Cricket Association.
Jangkar Momin smacked 72 runs from 57 deliveries for Achura, with two fours and seven sixes. Lerry G Sangma (40 from 29 balls), Sengsrang K Sangma (39 from 33) and Frickey Sangma (32 from 40) were also vital in building up a big total. Nikrang Sangma and Johny S Marak took three wickets each for Prodigies.
In the second innings state players Agreas Chamcham Sangma took four wickets and Lerry three to help dismiss Prodigies cheaply. Jamesbirth Sangma’s 35 from 33 deliveries was the top score before he fell to Agreas.
Jangkar was named Player of the Final and Player of the Series. He made a total of 203 runs in four games.
Several dignitaries were present on the occasion of the final, including Meghalaya Cricket Association President James PK Sangma MP. Significantly, the SWGHDCA was one of the few district associations not to sign a letter this month calling for the BCCI to intervene in the running of the MCA.
(Photo contributed)